Earthwork

Pronunciation: /ɜːrθwɜːrk/

Definitions of earthwork

noun the construction of such works

Example Sentences

A1 The workers built an earthwork to prevent flooding.

A2 The ancient civilization used earthworks to protect their village.

B1 Archaeologists study earthworks to learn about past societies.

B2 The earthwork was a massive undertaking, requiring many laborers.

C1 The intricate earthworks of the Nazca Lines in Peru continue to fascinate researchers.

C2 The earthwork was a masterpiece of engineering, showcasing the skill of the ancient builders.

Examples of earthwork in a Sentence

formal The construction company specializes in building large-scale earthworks for infrastructure projects.

informal We're going to need some heavy machinery to tackle that earthwork project next week.

slang I can't believe we have to do all this earthwork by hand, it's going to be a tough job.

figurative The artist's sculpture resembled a complex earthwork, with layers of meaning waiting to be unearthed.

Grammatical Forms of earthwork

• past tense: earthworked
• plural: earthworks
• comparative: more earthwork
• superlative: most earthwork
• present tense: earthwork
• future tense: will earthwork
• perfect tense: have earthworked
• continuous tense: is earthworking
• singular: earthwork
• positive degree: earthwork
• infinitive: to earthwork
• gerund: earthworking
• participle: earthworked

Origin and Evolution of earthwork

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'earthwork' originated from the combination of 'earth' and 'work', referring to structures or formations made from earth or soil.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe fortifications or defensive structures made from earth, the term 'earthwork' has evolved to encompass any construction or landscaping work involving earth or soil.